Learn from world champions.
Brazil 021 Chicago is led by its co-founders, Professors Hannette Staack and Andre “Negão” Terencio, with a team of black belts who have trained with Brazil 021 for years. Patient with beginners, sharp with competitors.
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Co-founder of Brazil 021 and one of the most decorated women in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with seven world titles and three ADCC titles.
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Co-founder of Brazil 021, co-owner of Brazil 021 Chicago and one of the most respected referees in the sport.
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Every class at Brazil 021 Chicago is led by a black belt trained in the same system, from international competitors to a police officer who started for fitness.
Raised on Paquetá Island in Rio and with Brazil 021 since day one. 2021 No-Gi Pan American Champion.
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Training with Brazil 021 since 2008. 2017 European champion and Worlds silver medalist.
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A police officer who started BJJ in 2011 to get in shape. Now a black belt who teaches the real-world side of the art.
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